Confidential Resource Advisors (CRAs) provide information, assistance, and support to individuals impacted by sexual violence, relationship violence, and stalking. We also engage in prevention education and outreach related to interpersonal violence. We aim to foster awareness, healing, and resilience across the University of Maine System and within our broader communities.

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Resources

Sexual violence, dating/domestic violence, and stalking information

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Support

On and off campus assistance for students and employees

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Prevention

A student Peer Educator program dedicated to ending sexual violence on campus

Follow the Confidential Resource Advisor (@usm_cra) to access support services information, tools for prevention, and updates on programs and events.

Confidentiality Notice

To maintain confidentiality of the individuals we serve, Confidential Resource Advisors (CRAs) are not mandatory reporters (external site) except in limited situations, such as disclosures of child abuse/neglect, disclosures from individuals under the age of 18 years old, or disclosures from incapacitated or dependent adults. For more information, review Maine law L.D. 1727, Title 20-A, §12986 (External Site).